Blackmagic Design Audio Monitor 12G

Dual subwoofer design combined with extra wide range speakers all backed by a super powerful class D amplifier

Balanced XLR analog audio, balanced AES/EBU digital audio and consumer level HiFi audio inputs

Advanced 12G'SDI up to 60p input

Multi color VU, PPM or Loudness audio meters

Built in LCD for monitoring video sources

HDMI 4K output

General Specifications:

Rackmount audio monitoring unit with 1 rack unit height

Model: Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3

Built-in stereo speakers with two-way crossover and dual subwoofers

High-powered amplifier with wide frequency response

Precision metering with 54-segment RGB LED display

Supports VU, PPM EBU, PPM BBC, and Loudness metering standards

2.2 inch diagonal LCD for video monitoring and audio metering

Machined aluminum chassis with anti-vibration construction

Integrated headphone output with volume control

Audio Inputs and Outputs:

2 balanced analog XLR inputs

2 unbalanced RCA HiFi inputs

1 digital AES/EBU input via XLR (2 channels, 110 Ohms)

16 channels SDI embedded audio input

16 channels SDI embedded audio loop output

8 channels HDMI embedded audio output

1 headphone output (6.5 millimeter jack)

Video Inputs and Outputs:

1 12G-SDI video input

1 12G-SDI loop output (reclocked)

1 HDMI 2.0 output (converted from SDI or SMPTE 2110 IP input)

Supports SD, HD, 2K DCI, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI video formats

Supported Video Standards:

SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

HD: 720p50/59.94/60, 1080i50/59.94/60, 1080p23.98"60, 1080PsF23.98"30

2K DCI: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, PsF23.98, PsF24, PsF25

Ultra HD: 2160p23.98"60

4K DCI: 4KDCIp23.98"60

SDI Compliance and Features:

Compliant with SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 424M, 425M, 2081'1, 2081'10, 2082'1, 2082'10

SMPTE 2110 compliance: -20, -21, -30, -40

SMPTE 2084, 2108-1 for HDR support

Supports HDR standards PQ, HLG (Rec.2020 and Rec.709)

Automatic SDI switching between SD, HD, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, and 12G-SDI

IP Video Features (SMPTE 2110):

10G Ethernet RJ-45 input for SMPTE 2110 IP video

SMPTE 2110-20: Uncompressed video

SMPTE 2110-21: Traffic shaping (narrow, wide, sync, async)

SMPTE 2110-30: Audio PCM Level C

SMPTE 2110-40: Ancillary data including timecode and HDR metadata

Codec: Blackmagic IP10 for 12G-SDI to 10G IP conversion

NMOS Protocol Support:

IS-04: Discovery and registration (v1.3.2)

IS-05: Connection management (v1.1.2)

BCP-002-01: Natural grouping

BCP-004-01: Receiver capabilities

Peer-to-peer via mDNS/DNS-SD

Metering:

2 x 27-segment RGB LED meters

Configurable ballistics: VU -20 dBFS/-18 dBFS, PPM EBU/BBC, Loudness EBU +9/+18 LUFS

Display:

2.2 inch diagonal color LCD

Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels

Displays input type, video standard, audio channels, and levels

Control and Interface:

Push-button interface for input selection, channel selection, mute, solo, and volume

Scroll wheel for volume adjustment

Front-panel headphone jack

USB-C port for software updates and configuration

Remote configuration via Ethernet

Power Requirements:

Internal AC power supply

Input voltage: 100"240 Volts AC

Power usage: 55 Watts

Power cable: IEC standard

Physical Specifications:

Height: 1 rack unit

Machined aluminum black anodized chassis

Lightweight and durable design

Environmental Specifications:

Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius (32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit)

Storage temperature: minus 20 to 45 degrees Celsius (minus 4 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit)

Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Included Items:

Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3

PPM and Loudness scale stickers

Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

Software Support:

Blackmagic Audio Monitor Utility for macOS and Windows

Supported OS: macOS 13.0 Ventura or later, macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later, Windows 10 and 11

Warranty:

One-year limited manufacturer's warranty